Hi girls,
How are we doing on this lockdown Saturday? I’m not going to lie, I am quite enjoying the fact that I have got absolutely NOTHING to do this weekend. Any excuse to stay home, stay in pyjamas, stay in bed and watch movies all day is a great day in my eyes 😂
One thing I am going to start doing this weekend is begin my Christmas shopping. I am normally a last minute shopper and don’t start thinking about it until beginning of December but this year I’m going to spread the cost (I sound like a TV advert!) over November and December and be a bit more organised. I have also decided that I am going to buy my Christmas presents from small businesses only. Supporting small businesses is really important to me and this year more than ever those people struggling to keep their passions, their businesses, their livelihood afloat, need our help in this extremely difficult time.
So I’ve been doing some research today to find all kinds of small businesses out there and the best places to shop for different people. From the likes of my Dad (always difficult to buy for), my 11 year old brother who every time I blink he’s another year older (I’m still wanting to buy him little kids toys 😂) to my grandparents, sister, Aunties & Uncles, Mum etc.
So here is my ultimate small businesses only gift guide…
(Confession, I did put on a bit of Christmas music today when writing this, I just got in the mood!)
For the Fashionistas…
(click on the picture to go through to website)
I absolutely love their mix of colours and graphics.
From Wild Lotus Jewellery sold on Etsy
From Future
I can testify that these hats are absolutely gorgeous, made of lambswool and made in Scotland.
From Future
My Dad is always needing a scarf (always moaning he’s cold) and he loves anything personalised so I got him a wool scarf last year with his name on and he loved it.
From independent boutique (one of my favourites) in Islington; S120
From S120
A real staple in any woman’s wardrobe.
From S120
These earrings are hand painted and made in an art studio in Manchester.
For the ones who love a bath and a self care kind of Saturday night…
These pyjamas are so beautiful! Perfect for Christmas Day wear
I can verify, these slippers are amazingly soft, the recipient will never wear shoes ever again!
A good old fashioned shaving brush is a perfect present for the self caring man.
This isn’t just bubble bath, this is beautiful hand made in Yorkshire artisan bubble bath!
I mean you’d never want to use it it’s just too pretty!
For the gadget lovers…
For all the coffee lovers in your life, this is the PERFECT gift!
Amazing sound quality, connect up to your phone with Bluetooth and then there’s a button underneath to take a selfie on your phone.
Wicked colours too.
Lexon speaker from Source London
From Printcrafted sold on Etsy UK
From Makerlab3D sold on Etsy
To the keen gardeners and the ones who DON’T kill their plants…
Surely this is every Grandparents dream ❤️
From independent boutique Indie Edinburgh
From Not on the Highstreet
The imagery alone is coffee table flick through worthy.
From Not on the Highstreet
From LondonWorks concept store based in Camden
From Not on the Highstreet
From Not on the Highstreet
To the stylish home lovers…
The colours are amazing 😍
From Mad Atelier based in East London
Everything they do is bright and fabulous.
Including this beautiful hand painted peacock jug.
Specialising in amazing prints and cards.
From Not on the Highstreet
From Not on the Highstreet
I’ll be sharing some more gift ideas on my Instagram stories over the next few weeks of other small businesses I discover.
Also, if YOU or someone you know have a small business and you’re reading this then let me know! I’d love to support you 😘
Lots of love girls xxxx
It’s A Girl Thing 